True power lies in being both at the same time. Each approach has certain up- and downsides and we want to combine the upsides.
Discussion
A more philosophical question:
What is a "real" identity? And is it me?
or more spiritual: Who are you (anyways).
There’s the spiritual question which is important, but that’s not the question in terms of the handle under which you post or the views to which you attach your name.
That’s your representation in the world, and there’s no question what we mean by that.